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Where can I wait before a CMH pickup?
CMH provides a legal off-curb strategy for the part of the arrival when the passenger is not ready. CMH has Cell Phone Waiting Lot choices near the tower and terminal approach. The Green Lot provides a one-hour no-charge grace period as another option. The permanent Walking Lot closed in 2026 and must not appear in pickup guidance.
CMH route identity
This page is for John Glenn Columbus International (CMH). Airport identity and coverage come from the published Arrival airport catalog.
What the reviewed guidance says
- CMH has Cell Phone Waiting Lot choices near the tower and terminal approach.
- The Green Lot provides a one-hour no-charge grace period as another option.
- The permanent Walking Lot closed in 2026 and must not appear in pickup guidance.
Mistakes to avoid
- Navigating to the permanently closed Walking Lot.
- Confusing the tower-area and terminal-approach waiting choices.
- Using the terminal frontage instead of a designated waiting option.
CMH pickup questions
Where can a CMH pickup driver wait?
CMH has Cell Phone Waiting Lot choices near the tower and terminal approach. Use that off-curb option while the passenger is still processing through the airport.
What rule applies in the CMH waiting area?
The Green Lot provides a one-hour no-charge grace period as another option. Follow that operating rule for the entire wait.
What is the CMH alternative for a different wait?
The permanent Walking Lot closed in 2026 and must not appear in pickup guidance. Choose that alternative when the normal short-stay option does not fit the pickup plan.
Related CMH pickup guidance
CMH pickup timing
Connect the waiting_areas draft to the related pickup_timing guide.
CMH pickup zones
Connect the waiting_areas draft to the related pickup_zones guide.
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